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Indianapolis to host National Eucharistic Congress in 2029

“The Lord has already shown us what can happen when we place Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at the center and surrender our lives to Him,” Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, said.

Bishops’ November meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ November plenary also will address diversity, lectionary translations, canonization causes, and votes on leadership positions.

Catholic moral theologians urge federal court to support ‘clear boundaries’ around military AI usage

The scholars told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit that it should support “defined normative boundaries” for the use of AI in warfare.

Spain’s soccer coach presents World Cup to Virgin of the Pillar

Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish national team coach, brought the World Cup to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza and presented it to the Virgin during an Oct. 19 ceremony.

‘Exorcist Files’ priest sues Catholic commentators who questioned his credentials

Father Carlos Martins alleges that two Catholic commentators made false statements about him on a podcast; defendants deny the allegations.

Archbishop to Spain’s Senate: ‘I engage in politics whenever I can’

Archbishop Jesús Sanz Montes of Oviedo, Spain, defended the presence of God in public life during a forum held at the Spanish Senate.

Jubilee Year of St. Francis brings rare relic, historic art to San Francisco

The exhibit is open from Oct. 16 to Nov. 28 at San Francisco’s Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.

Ahead of midterms, economic justice ranks above life issues for many Catholics, researcher says

High cost of living, inflation, and the job market topped life issues among Catholics polled ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections

Conference encourages Black Catholic men to lead families, parishes, and communities

The national Black Catholic men’s conference took place in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 15–18, carrying on the legacy of Father Chester P. Smith.

U.S. bill would hold Syrian officials accountable for abuses against minorities

The bill calls for a report identifying Syrian officials who are suspected of abuses and for consideration of targeted sanctions against them.